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Chris Reitsma has yet to report to Triple-A Tacoma and the Mariners don't seem willing to release him.

Reitsma asked for his release after the Mariners decided he wouldn't start the season in their bullpen. The organization isn't obligated to grant his wish, and if Reitsma doesn't accept his assignment he can be placed on the restricted list, which allows the Mariners to retain him without paying his salary. Wed, Apr 2, 2008 09:05:00 AM

The Mariners informed Chris Reitsma and Arthur Rhodes that they will not be going north with the club.

Reitsma responded to the news by asking for his release. The Mariners are under no obligation to grant it, but they probably won't want an unhappy player in Triple-A. Rhodes said he'd be willing to report to Tacoma for now. Wed, Mar 26, 2008 03:22:00 PM

Chris Reitsma allowed one hit in a scoreless inning Saturday in his spring debut.

Reitsma, returning from elbow surgery, could be healthy enough to make the Opening Day roster, though that wouldn't necessarily mean that the Mariners would carry him. They might prefer he get in some additional innings in the minors. Sat, Mar 8, 2008 07:14:00 PM

Chris Reitsma said his arm felt great Monday after an extended live batting practice session on Sunday.

Reitsma went "full-bore," throwing 35 to 40 pitches at 100 percent. Reitsma is in camp as a non-roster invitee and is hoping to earn a spot in the Mariners bullpen. He is scheduled to pitch in his first spring game on Wednesday. Mon, Mar 3, 2008 09:00:00 PM

Depth Charts

Ryon Healy (hand) is expected to make his Cactus League debut this weekend.

Healy was cleared for BP earlier this week and is finally ready to test out his surgically-repaired hand in a game setting. He's recovered much faster than expected and might actually be ready for Opening Day if all goes according to plan.

Robinson Cano (hamstring) is scheduled to hit in the batting cage on Saturday.

His return to Cactus League action is tentatively set for Wednesday, barring any setbacks. The Mariners are maintaining caution here to make sure that the issue doesn't get any worse, but it sounds like Cano should have no problem being ready for Opening Day.

Andrew Romine is dealing with a shoulder subluxation and isn't expected to miss much time.

Romine has had the injury before, and he didn't miss significant time when he dealt with it while a member of the Detroit organization. The Mariners plan to rest the 32-year-old utility player, and he'll then be reevaluated. He's currently battling for a spot on the Seattle bench.

Gamel tweaked his side during a swing in the batting cage on Friday and will require an extended absence. The injury will likely keep him out through around mid-April. We could see the Mariners bring in some veteran insurance in the coming days.

Guillermo Heredia (shoulder) has returned to game action as a hitter but still won't play outfield for another 7-10 days.

That's per Mariners manager Scott Servais. Heredia returned to the M's lineup Friday, walking twice, and he'll continue to hit in games, but he's not yet ready to return to the field after October shoulder surgery. The 27-year-old said he fully expects to be ready for Opening Day.

Ichiro Suzuki could play in a minor league game today, but won't run as he rests with his sore calf.

Suzuki was pulled from the game on Wednesday after feeling tightness in his right calf, and hasn't played since. The Mariners are being very cautious with the 44-year-old outfielder, and can't afford another injury to their already thin group. Assuming their are no setbacks, he should be fine by Opening Day.

Cruz is battling a Grade 1 quad strain. As long as there are no setbacks in Saturday's hitting session, he's expected to return to Cactus League play on Wednesday after the team's scheduled off-day on Tuesday. He should be ready and in the lineup for the M's on Opening Day.

Felix Hernandez (forearm) threw 40 pitches over three innings in a minor league game Monday.

Hernandez allowed one run on three hits and struck out five against a group of Padres minor leaguers. The veteran right-hander expects to go five innings in his next start -- whether it's a Cactus League game or another minor league game -- and he remains optimistic that he'll be ready for the first week of the regular season. Hernandez suffered a bad bruise on his right forearm last month when he was struck by a comebacker.

Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) is not expected to be ready in time for the start of the regular season.

He isn't scheduled to throw a bullpen session until the final week of spring training, so there's a very low likelihood that he would be stretched out enough by the time the Mariners need a fifth starter on April 11. In that event, Ariel Miranda could be used to fill-in the first time through the rotation.

Marco Gonzales (hand) turned in 5 2/3 innings of scoreless ball in Saturday's split-squad Cactus League win over the Angels.

Gonzales was struck on his non-throwing hand by a line drive in his last spring outing. He looked no worse for the wear on Saturday, as he surrendered just one hit on the afternoon while striking out three and issuing a solitary walk. While the 26-year-old southpaw managed just a 6.08 ERA over 40 innings between the Cardinals and Mariners last season, he's currently tracking towards a spot in the Mariners' Opening Day rotation. Brilliant starts like Saturday's certainly help his case.

Vincent was dealt with some soreness in his pitching arm since the beginning of camp but has progressed lately with no issues. He should be cleared for Cactus League action if he gets through Friday's session.